Thomas Sbrega

Unaffiliated with any political party. Former Student Senator at Palomar Community College (2006-2007). Literary contributor for pro-liberty candidates aligned with Ron Paul's philosophy. Book under review on political philosophy and human nature.

FTC eyes the potential reinvention of journalism

National Public Radio receives over $400 million per year from U.S. taxpayers. While this sounds like a lot, a FTC “staff discussion draft,” entitled “Potential Policy Recommendations to Support

By Thomas Sbrega

June 5, 2010

FTC eyes the potential reinvention of journalism

Wall Street reform bill passes, derivatives addressed

Wall Street reform passed the Senate last night 59 – 39, with four Republicans voting across party lines, including the newest member of the chamber, Scott Brown (MA). The reasons necessitating

By Thomas Sbrega

May 21, 2010

Wall Street reform bill passes, derivatives addressed

Is Iraq on the verge of another civil war?

Iraqi election (March 7th) results are still uncertain. Prime Minister incumbent, Nouri al-Maliki, is challenging American favorite Ayad Allawi, who is said to have won the election. As they battle

By Thomas Sbrega

April 14, 2010

Is Iraq on the verge of another civil war?

Afghanistan's new Guantanamo Bay raises serious ethical questions about US war efforts

In January 2002, detentions at Bagram Air Force base in Afghanistan began. With a reputation worse than Guantanamo Bay, President Obama continues to oversee its operations. Today, the number of

By Thomas Sbrega

April 6, 2010

Afghanistan's new Guantanamo Bay raises serious ethical questions about US war efforts

Blackwater highlights prominent role of private war contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq

There are over 242,000 Defense Department contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. This at times exceeds the amount of troops we have officially deployed. The cost is well over $100

By Thomas Sbrega

March 19, 2010

Blackwater highlights prominent role of private war contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq

Domestic terrorism and its consequences for civil liberties

Recently America has witnessed two notable acts of— what some are calling— domestic terrorism. Most recent was the Pentagon shooter. John Patrick Bedell drove from California to Washington DC in

By Thomas Sbrega

March 12, 2010

Domestic terrorism and its consequences for civil liberties

Is China a military threat to the U.S.?

In light of China increasing its defense spending 7.5% this year, the Wall Street Journal conducted a poll entitled “Is China a military threat to the U.S.?” As

By Thomas Sbrega

March 5, 2010

Patriot Act extension passes House and Senate

Last December, when several provisions of the Patriot Act were set to expire, Congress instead extended the sunset clause to the end of February. With this extension, as with any

By Thomas Sbrega

February 26, 2010

Patriot Act extension passes House and Senate

Ron Paul and John Dennis propose alternative solutions to healthcare crisis

Our current healthcare system costs about twice per capita compared to other industrialized countries, with drug prices two to three times as high. Prices have risen exponentially, much faster than

By Thomas Sbrega

February 14, 2010

Ron Paul and John Dennis propose alternative solutions to healthcare crisis

Speaker Nancy Pelosi sacrifices civil liberties in the name of national security

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is a San Francisco based non-profit international digital rights advocacy organization. They are veterans in the fight for internet privacy. The list of their lawsuits is

By Thomas Sbrega

February 12, 2010

Speaker Nancy Pelosi sacrifices civil liberties in the name of national security

State Universities Struggle

State Universities have seen better days. In the next five years, classes are expected to increase by 10-20% while faculty is expected to decline by 10%. Tuition has more than

By Thomas Sbrega

July 13, 2009

California & Guns

Attorney General Brown makes it clear in his Amicus Brief that California supports the NRA petitioners in their recent Supreme Court Case vs. the City of Chicago. According to Examiner

By Thomas Sbrega

July 7, 2009